Saint John Climacus mug

The Saint John Climacus mug can be a gift for someone who reads authors of the monastic tradition or finds inspiration in prayer and discernment. Its icon remembers the author of The Ladder, a work that has accompanied generations of Christian readers. Choose it for someone named John who shares this devotion or someone interested in his teaching.

Saint John Climacus mug with an icon and written scroll

The image presents the saint with a long white beard and a monastic habit, holding a scroll written in Greek. The representation connects his figure with the transmission of spiritual teaching. It is a composition for someone who appreciates icons and wishes to accompany the gift with a reference to their reading.

The tradition of his life connects him with the monastery of Sinai, his learning under Martyrius and his retreat at Tola. He later took responsibility as abbot. His best-known work, The Ladder, arranges reflections on spiritual life, discernment, prayer and charity in thirty steps. That image of an ascending path gave rise to the name by which he is remembered.

A keepsake of his name and celebration

The Saint John Climacus mug carries his name and the 30 March commemoration on the reverse. Give it to celebrate his feast, thank someone for a conversation about faith or remember a reading you share. The icon and text identify the author to whom you wish to dedicate the present. Choose it for the story or devotion connecting you with its recipient.

Before ordering, you can rotate the composition in the 3D viewer to examine the image and text from different angles. Selecting Both sides displays two opposing views of the same design, with rotation still available. Choose the handle orientation for a right-handed or left-handed user. The number of mugs you wish to receive is selected separately from the views shown.

We print the composition by sublimation. Choose the printed text language in the customiser and check it in the preview. Choose this gift for the name, history or devotion that connects you with its recipient, and accompany it with a few personal words about why you thought of them. Our collection of religious mugs includes other figures and celebrations, so you can dedicate each gift to someone in your family or community.

Image credits

• Unknown, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

Is it dedicated to the author of The Ladder?
Yes, Saint John Climacus, associated with the monastic tradition of Sinai.

What text appears on the other side?
The printed name “Saint John Climacus” and the 30 March commemoration.

Can I check the composition before ordering?
Yes, the 3D viewer lets you rotate the design and display both sides at once.